Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

From IRDB, the racing reference. Article on Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal.

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is a motorsport circuit located in Montreal, Canada. The circuit hosts the Canadian Grand Prix and first held a championship round in 1978.

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is a semi-permanent track on Notre Dame Island in Montreal. The 4.361 km layout is named after the Canadian motorsport hero and famous for its Wall of Champions.

Layout and characteristics

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is a venue in the Americas region. Detailed reference on the layout, run-off and historical changes is available via Wikipedia: Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

Editions on IRDB

Panel reading

The BoxBoxd panel rates every race held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on a five star scale. The aggregated reading captures fan sentiment for the venue across editions and is the basis of the IRDB circuit ranking. See the upcoming weekend on BoxBoxd.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Circuit Gilles Villeneuve?

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is located in Montreal, Canada.

What country is the Canadian Grand Prix in?

The Canadian Grand Prix is held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada.

What race is held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve?

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve hosts the Canadian Grand Prix, a round of the Formula 1 World Championship.

When was the first race?

The first championship round at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve was held in 1978.

How can I attend the Canadian Grand Prix?

The Canadian Grand Prix is held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada. See the 2026 weekend schedule on BoxBoxd.

References

  1. Circuit reference via Wikipedia: Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
  2. BoxBoxd panel readings, multiple seasons.

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